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Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis

@DukeMets

At Duke, some of the world's top experts are taking the lead on a new and distinctive approach to address brain and spine metastases.

 Durham, North Carolina
neurosurgery.duke.edu/divisions/duke-center-brain-and-spine-metastasis
Joined June 2020
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We're celebrating the incredible women in leadership at the Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis. Your drive, dedication, and compassion are an inspiration.
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THANK YOU to everyone who pledged and donated to #Nets4Mets this year! Your generosity and @dukefh's incredible teamwork raised more than $8,000 for the Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis! 💙 @dukecancerinstitute
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DCBSM 🤝 @DukeFH Power of teamwork Support the work of the Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis while cheering on the Blue Devils! Learn more and make a pledge or one-time donation for Nets 4 Mets here: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01…
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Starting Saturday strong at #SNOASCO25 with DCBSM Director @CareyAnders1 talking about ADCs and brain mets. 💪
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DCBSM bookending Friday at #SNOASCO25: Anoop Patel this morning, Ann Marie Pendergast this afternoon. 🧪🧫🔬
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Friday morning at #SNOASCO25 with @APatelBrainSurg and CAR T cells in lung cancer brain metastases.
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Ready to spread #MetsGetsAwareness at #SNOASCO25! Come find us near registration for awareness pins and resources.
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Like the brain, almost all cancers can spread to the bone but some are more likely than others. Breast, lung, prostate, kidney, melanoma, ovarian, and thyroid cancers are the most common. The spine is the most common site for bone metastases.
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It takes a village to care for patients. Visit brainspinemetastasis.org to find patient resources and our partner organizations.
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Thank you to @ValerieFoushee for continuing to support brain and spine metastasis awareness. On Monday, Rep. Foushee reintroduced a resolution naming June Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month. Read more: neurosurgery.duke.edu/news/f…
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Until about 10 years ago, patients with brain and spine metastases weren't eligible to participate in clinical trials. Today, we have trials designed specifically for these patients. Learn more about active trials here: neurosurgery.duke.edu/mets-r…
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About 15% of people with kidney cancer will develop brain metastases. It’s important for patients with to discuss any new neurological issues with their doctor.
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Everything changed for Brian FitzGerald in an instant. After spending the summer looking for answers, one last scan kicked off a whirlwind of surgery and treatments for melanoma that had metastasized to his brain. Read his story here: neurosurgery.duke.edu/news/s…
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